The Burning of San Jose Chinatown - San Jose, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 19.951 W 121° 53.352
10S E 598404 N 4132339
A plaque in downtown San Jose.
Waymark Code: WMXYRR
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2018
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The plaque is on the side of the Fairmont Hotel. This is the site of the former Chinatown in San Jose. The plaque reads:
"In Memory of
The Burning of San Jose Chinatown
May 4, 1887
On this site on May 4, 1887 a mysterious fire, deliberately set, destroyed San Jose's Chinatown. This was the largest Chinatown South of San Francisco. A community of bachelors and of families, these early Chinese Pioneers were instrumental in developing the economy of Santa Clara county.
Dedicated May 4, 1987."
Group that erected the marker: N/A
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Paseo De San Antonio and South Market Street
San Jose, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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